Description

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high-quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.

UGN’s corporate headquarters is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. UGN has a strong, corporate wide focus on giving back to the community, and as such the team members are proud supporters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. UGN recently achieved ranking as a “Best Company to Work for in Illinois” for the 6th year in a row. Based on three core values of Respect, Trust, and Communication, UGN prides itself on a unique culture that is the UGN Way.

Learn more about UGN at: https://ugn.com/ (https://ugn.com/%20)

The Product and Process Engineer will develop and implement products and processes into production, and advances UGN product lines for growth and profitability. This position will oversee product & process validation activities during all phases of development to ensure smooth production launch, support cost reduction actions and maintain customer technical contact as needed.

What you will do at UGN:

• Serve as the product & process engineering subject matter expert for UGN.

• Work with acoustics, R&D and Corporate Engineering to develop BOMs and recommend processes for all RFQs.

• Lead trials to develop, update and setup BOM and process, partnering with Tooling, Project, Program Support, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and plants all along the development phases from RFQ to SOP.

• Ensure smooth production launch for assigned programs while achieving sustainable parts functional performance and successful product validation at customer at lowest cost possible.

• Develop and update product & process information into the PLM system including BOM, process parameters, tooling, and equipment requirements for Corporate Operations Engineering department and Program Management gates.

• Support operations with concept definition of process (layout, PFMEA), equipment and capex all along the development phases from RFQ to SOP.

• Manage IMDS implementation and updates.

• Partner with R&T, UGN Purchasing and Quality Engineering departments to develop and negotiate material specifications with suppliers for all incoming goods.

• Assist plants as needed on process troubleshooting, optimization and cost reduction activities and projects.

• Lead cost reduction activities on the PPE side by identifying, validating, and implementing cost reduction opportunities and customers VA/VEs.

• Proactively investigate and analyze latest technologies and products on the market, especially focusing on our competitors.

• Support product & process understanding across the company through regular training.

• Support joint development opportunities with material suppliers, equipment suppliers and customers.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to UGN:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

• 5 - 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD & Design software.

• Team Member must have knowledge and understanding of the following:

• • Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

• Chemical / Physical analysis equipment

• Production/manufacturing equipment and processes

• Laboratory practices

Travel Requirements:

This position will travel up to 50% of the time.

At UGN, Inc., we recognize that our success depends upon our Team Members. We’ve created a competitive compensation and benefits package that demonstrates our commitment to our Team Members.

Pay range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 and participation in our annual incentive plan. If you are offered this position at UGN, your final base salary will be determined based upon factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors, UGN considers internal equity among current Team Members when developing the final offer.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time Team Members including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401K with company match, short and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off including 10 paid holidays.

We strive to ensure each of our team members feels valued, respected and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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